By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Marian Central boys tennis doubles team of sophomore Alek Jasovic and senior Marc Cheng sought to head to the IHSA Class 1A state tournament on […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The magic of the 2026 Woodstock North softball team earned another chapter in a memorable season. The Thunder rallied for a four-run fourth inning, paving the […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North upset St. Viator, and Woodstock and Marian Central both won regional openers in IHSA baseball playoff games. Woodstock defeated Harvard 12-2, and Marian Central […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock North co-op bass fishing program has had a phenomenal season on the water, culminating in a dominant postseason run that has officially punched tickets […]
Baseball May 25 – Woodstock defeated Harvard 12-2 in the IHSA Class 3A Vernon Hills Regional quarterfinal. May 25 – Marian defeated St. Edward 8-0. May 27 – Marian fell […]
Conor Brandt just completed his junior year at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is leading Marian’s offensive and pitching efforts this week, posting a .571 batting average and 1.4 […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock-area athletes qualified in 11 IHSA Class 2A events at R-B sectional. Woodstock North junior Adan Castaneda’s double championship in the 100- and 200-meter runs leads […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North, Marian Central, and Woodstock softball teams turned their focus to the IHSA postseason in regional tourmament action May 19. Woodstock North, the Kishwaukee River […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North was a determined team heading into the final week of the Kishwaukee River Conference baseball season. The Thunder achieved sole possession of second place […]
Baseball May 18 – Woodstock North (11-14) defeated Richmond-Burton (17-14) 18-3. May 18 – Marian (4-21) fell to Wheaton Academy (23-8) 8-3. May 19 – Marian (4-22) lost to Wheaton […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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